» Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis by increasing the absorption of calcium and phosphates in the intestine to enable normal mineralization of bones.

Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of common cold.

» Vitamin D also enhances the function of our immune system and reduces the risk of infections.

» Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of common cold and other respiratory infections.

» According to recent studies, our brains need vitamin D, too: it helps maintain good memory and cognition and boosts other mental functions.

» Studies on vitamin D and type I and II diabetes indicate that vitamin D affects insulin production. It is possible that vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy or early childhood is one of the environmental factors that increase the risk of diabetes.

» Sufficient levels of vitamin D in the body reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack in older adults.

» Sufficient levels of vitamin D in the body also correlate with lower blood pressure.

» Vitamin D can be considered the body’s own cytostatic agent, which prevents the multiplication of cells. This effect is related to the vitamin's perceived role in the prevention of cancer and other chronic illnesses.

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